Defence & Aerospace
Exhibition area for World Defense Show 2026 rises ...
February 19, 2025
The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) in Saudi Arabia has revealed new features for the third edition of its World Defense Show (WDS), set to take place in Riyadh from February 8-12, 2026, focusing on defence innovation and collaboration. In a press statement, WDS ...
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ATR reports strong 2024 performance with 40 pc inc...
February 13, 2025
With a 40 pc increase in orders, totalling 56 aircraft, ATR reported a strong 2024 performance, driven by robust demand from both existing and new customers. Despite ongoing supply chain challenges, the company met its delivery targets, further solidifying its position as a leadi...
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Thales & BDL sign agreement for supply of air...
February 11, 2025
In a significant boost to India’s air defence capabilities, Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) have signed an agreement for the initial supply of Laser Beam Riding Man Portable Air Defence systems (LBRM) to the Indian Ministry of Defence. This marks India’s first procur...
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Embraer reports record order backlog of USD 26.3 b...
February 8, 2025
Embraer, a Brazilian aerospace manufacturing company, recently reported that its organisation-wide backlog reached USD 26.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. The value is the largest ever recorded by the company in its history, and more than 40 pc higher year-on-year and 16 ...
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Embraer Executive Jet signs USD 7 billion deal wit...
February 6, 2025
Embraer Executive Jets, a subsidiary of the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer that manufactures private jets for business use, has signed a landmark agreement with Flexjet, a global leader in fractional jet ownership. Valued at up to USD 7 billion, the deal will expand Flexjetâ...
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India’s space industry funding collapsed by 55 p...
January 15, 2025
With capabilities to launch its own satellites and several landmark space missions, for long India has been one of the global leaders in space exploration. However, despite several high-profile successes, funding in India’s space sector has taken a significant hit. According to...
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Uruguayan Air Force orders 5 A-29 Super Tucanos fr...
January 15, 2025
Embraer, a Brazilian Aerospace Corporation, has finalised a significant agreement with the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) and the Ministry of National Defence (MDN), converting options for five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft into firm orders enhancing the FAU’s fleet and operational cap...
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Embraer secures firm order for 6 A-29 Super Tucano...
January 1, 2025
Embraer has announced a firm order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft in a development that the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer calls a strategic move underscoring the global demand for its versatile, reliable, and cost-effective military aircraf...
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Portugal to launch customer for Embraer A-29N Supe...
December 17, 2024
In a significant step toward bolstering its defence capabilities, Portugal has become the first European nation to acquire Embraer’s latest A-29N Super Tucano variant. The Portuguese Ministry of National Defence officially signed a contract with Embraer to purchase 12 of these ...
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Helicopters Inc signs letter of intent with Eve Ai...
December 6, 2024
In a significant development for the urban air mobility sector, Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has signed a letter of intent with Helicopters Inc for the latter to purchase up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraf...
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